In the Army Now - The joy of the Armed ForcesI've never been a soldier. I was an air cadet once, but that mostly involved sitting in a mouldy hut learning about aeroplane engines with the hint that one day we might go flying.
Yet, anyone who has spent time defending their nation, or at least drinking bromide-laced-tea for their nation, must have stories to tell. Tell them now.
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chthonic, Thu 23 Mar 2006, 18:26)
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My father not I...Tried to join the army when he was about my age (21) with his best mate at the time.
My father had quite a few qualifications and experience in telecoms so they wanted him in as an officer within the telecoms area however because he was joining with his best mate they wanted to stick together.
Slight problem as said best mate had trouble putting one foot infront of the other he was that stupid so in end they came to a comprimise.
The recruiter came to the perfect decision.
Recruiter: So you two want to stick together?
Dad and Pal: Yes
Recruiter: And you want to be an officer within telecoms and transmission area?
Dad: Yes
Recruiter: Ok, you can work on radar and you... wanna be his driver?
Best mate: Can't drive
Recruiter: don't worry we'll teach you.
In the end though my father chickened out however his mate went through with it and lasted a whole 3 weeks before crashing a jeep into something and got discharged, i believe he's still rather proud of that fact too!
(, Thu 23 Mar 2006, 18:49, Reply)
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